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Netanyahu Orders ‘Intensive’ West Bank Operations After Israel Bus Blasts

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday ordered an "intensive operation against centers of terrorism" in the occupied West Bank, his office said, after three buses exploded in central Israel without causing any reported injuries.

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Hamas Set to Hand Over Israel Bodies of Four Gaza Hostages

Hamas is due to hand over the bodies of four hostages Thursday, including those of the Bibas family, who have become symbols of the hostage crisis that has gripped Israel since the Gaza war broke out.

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Israel Confirms Troops to Remain at ‘Five Positions’ in South Lebanon

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed on Tuesday that troops remain at five positions in southern Lebanon past a pullout deadline, vowing action against any truce violation by militant group Hezbollah.

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Deadline for Israeli Withdrawal From Lebanon Expires

A deadline expired Tuesday for all Israeli troops to leave south Lebanon under a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah, hours after Israel said it planned to remain in five strategic locations.

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Shipment of ‘Heavy’ US Bombs Arrives in Israel: Defense Ministry

Israel's defense ministry announced that a shipment of "heavy" US-made bombs arrived overnight in Israel.

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Lebanon Blocked Iran Planes After US Warnings: Security Source

Lebanon denied permission for Iranian flights to land in Beirut twice this week after the US warned Israel might shoot the planes down.

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Lebanon Official Media Report Israeli Drone Strike in South

Lebanese official media said an Israeli drone struck the country's south, without reporting casualties, days before a deadline in a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

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Hamas Says Expects Talks on Gaza Truce Phase Two to Begin ‘Early Next Week’

Hamas expects indirect negotiations with Israel for the second phase of an ongoing truce in Gaza to begin "early next week."

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Hamas, Israel Complete Sixth Hostage-Prisoner Swap Under Gaza Truce

Palestinian militants released three Israeli hostages in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian inmates freed by Israel, completing the latest swap despite fears the Gaza truce deal was near collapse.

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Iran Says Will Rebuild Nuclear Facilities if Attacked

Iranian President Pezeshkian vowed to rebuild nuclear facilities if attacked amid US media reports of a possible Israeli strike on key sites.

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